This week Dave, Bryan, Carter, and Shane discuss the Duallist double and TRIPLE pedals, more PDP/DW info, hearing damage, and a breakdown of the various kinds of earplugs out there.

PDP recently unveiled their new platinum series drums that boast exotic finishes, new wraps, custom set-ups, and snazzy new tube-style lugs. With new Platinum Series drums, we raised the bar several notches to offer drummers everything they’d expect from a high-end kit without the lofty price tag. Sure, it might be a production kit, but with a wide variety of popular sizes to choose from, it’s easy to customize your very own set-up. Add to that ...

I came across DW's new Steve Smith Backstage Practice Pad and I got a strange feeling of Dejá Vu. How the heck are the Knee Pad guys not suing DW over patent infringement?? These are obviously the same products! The Original Nee Pad The DW pad does look sexier and sports a slicker strap setup, but c'mon, DW. BTW, once you get past the feeling of looking like a complete moron wearing the Nee ...

When Peter Erskine left his long-standing relationship with Yamaha last year for DW Drums, one question that immediately came up was what was the fate of his amazing signature Freestanding Stickbag. I had heard the Yamaha was due to release the stick bag minus Erskine's autograph, but lo' and behold it looks as if DW Drums will be releasing the stick bag - this time with a STAND! This is great news indeed. I own two ...

Taking a page from DW.com, Mapex has just unveiled their own web-based custom kit building app called My Pro M. Mapex says: MY PRO M allows consumers to go online and choose from a wide range of Pro M components and a widely expanded range of finish options to create their own custom configurations. Sound familiar? Keep reading for more info and my full review. One grumble I have with the new service is how you ...

We've just stumpled across a new feature over at DW.com. Written by Rush drummer, Neil Peart, "The Heart and Soul of a Drumset" is Neil's take on new and different products from DW. This first installment talks of Peart's BD choice and the development of the new 23" kick. Definitely worth the read. We'll keep you posted as new installments come out ... Update: this feature appears in the May 2008 issue ...

It's all about the feet today as we talk about kick pedals. From the Iron Cobra to the DW 9000, we cover it all .. well, most of it. Show Notes

We talk about life as a studio drummer as well as roll out an interview with Russ Miller. Plus Dave rants on the new DW stick line.

We have an extremely special episode of Drummer Talk this week. We visit the Memphis Drum Shop and sit down with Mike Carter from DW, Terry Brady from Zildjian, Michael Vosbein & Bill Norman from Bosphorous Cymbals, as well as Memphis Drum Shop owner, Jim Petit. Then we take an audio tour around the shop.

We have an extremely special episode of Drummer Talk this week. We visit the Memphis Drum Shop and sit down with Mike Carter from DW, Terry Brady from Zildjian, Michael Vosbein & Bill Norman from Bosphorous Cymbals, as well as Memphis Drum Shop owner, Jim Petit. Then we take an audio tour around the shop and this section is ENHANCED with photos that will show up in the iTunes picture window!